With its floodplain landscapes, wet meadows and biotopes, the upper Wiedtal is home to many plant and animal species.This is why the 204-hectare area was placed under nature conservation in 2008.It is the largest nature reserve in the Westerwald and home to protected animal speciessuch as the red kite, the grey heron and the black and grey-headed woodpecker, to name but a few.
The kingfisher is also at home here.Its iridescent blue-orange plumage shines from afar as it plunges into the clear waters of the Wied to catch prey.There is also a wide variety of fauna living in and around the water.
On the "Wiedweg" hiking trail, you can explore this wonderful landscape in the Hachenburg Westerwald in harmony with nature.The Wied accompanies the 106 km long hiking trail from its source under the root systemof a large old beech tree near Linden to where it flows into the Rhine at Neuwied-Irlich.
Please stay on the signposted paths for the benefit of the animals and plants and have fun exploring!
Highlights in the Upper Wiedtal
Linden
Wiedquelle bei Linden
Wiedweg 01. Etappe Hachenburg - Linden
Wiedweg 02. Stage Linden - Höchstenbach
Wiedweg Stage 3 Höchstenbach - Altenkirchen
Cycling on the Wied cycle path through beautiful river valleys
Steinebach an der Wied
Castle Ruin Steinebach/Wied
the other natural areas that the Hachenburg Westerwald has to offer.
